The Ford Barn

FortyNiner · 08-18-2015, 01:58 PM

I believe the steel over wood bed was used on the shorter F1 versions. The 8 foot Expressbed was wooden as designed.

rotorwrench · 08-18-2015, 03:39 PM

It brings back memories of my Pop's old 1952 F3. It was an unglamorous gray farm truck with a stump pulling 4-speed but I got good at double clutching in that old beast. I drove it more than the cars when I was learning how to drive. I sure miss that old turd. My Pop gave me the 51 Merc but he sold the F3. I wished we could have kept all the old flatheads.

Mike in AZ · 08-18-2015, 03:51 PM

cool truck....get it running and hauling....lol...Mike

redmodelt · 08-28-2015, 11:55 PM

Got home. The one button on the dash above the cig lighter was a wine cork pushed in a hole!

The wheel cylinders all need to be replaced and the shoes relined. Parts ordered today. The fuel line was plugged but I did get it running for a short time feeding the fuel bowl on the carb. The guy in the photo is my Dad the 3 owner I will be the 4th.

GB SISSON · 08-29-2015, 11:38 AM

Great story and truck. Looks like you'll be roaring around in it in the not too distant future!

38 coupe · 08-30-2015, 10:20 AM

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Great story and nice project truck. Sounds like you have a really nice combination of sheet metal, transmission, and wheels in your truck. Many of the 48-52 3/4 ton owners are looking for:
1 - The heavy three transmission to replace a four speed crash box.
2 - Sheet metal that isn't totally rusted away or beat to death (running boards and tail gate are on the top of this list).
3 - And the F-3 owners are all looking for wheels to replace the terrible 17 in units that came on their trucks.

The only modification from stock I would make to your truck is to change out the 4.86 rear axle ratio (almost guaranteed to be in your truck) to a 4.11.

Another forum that really gets into the 3/4 ton pickups is this one:http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/

redmodelt · 08-30-2015, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the rear end. I will have to remember to look at the tag next time I am out and under it!

Besides replacing the missing drivers side window glass I will be looking for some beat up hub caps (but not real hard on that one).

Vanspeed · 08-30-2015, 04:02 PM

If your caps are the same as an F-1, I have an extra that matches your truck perfectly. Even has most of the blue paint still on the letters.

redmodelt · 08-30-2015, 04:38 PM

Thanks but the F2 are a lot deeper then F1's. The rear end sticks out a lot further on the 3/4 ton.

08-18-2015, 01:58 PM	#21
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,140	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm I believe the steel over wood bed was used on the shorter F1 versions. The 8 foot Expressbed was wooden as designed. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

08-18-2015, 03:39 PM	#22
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,465	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm It brings back memories of my Pop's old 1952 F3. It was an unglamorous gray farm truck with a stump pulling 4-speed but I got good at double clutching in that old beast. I drove it more than the cars when I was learning how to drive. I sure miss that old turd. My Pop gave me the 51 Merc but he sold the F3. I wished we could have kept all the old flatheads.

08-18-2015, 03:51 PM	#23
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm cool truck....get it running and hauling....lol...Mike

08-29-2015, 11:38 AM	#25
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,007	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm Great story and truck. Looks like you'll be roaring around in it in the not too distant future! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

08-30-2015, 10:20 AM	#26
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,653	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great story and nice project truck. Sounds like you have a really nice combination of sheet metal, transmission, and wheels in your truck. Many of the 48-52 3/4 ton owners are looking for: 1 - The heavy three transmission to replace a four speed crash box. 2 - Sheet metal that isn't totally rusted away or beat to death (running boards and tail gate are on the top of this list). 3 - And the F-3 owners are all looking for wheels to replace the terrible 17 in units that came on their trucks. The only modification from stock I would make to your truck is to change out the 4.86 rear axle ratio (almost guaranteed to be in your truck) to a 4.11. Another forum that really gets into the 3/4 ton pickups is this one:http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/

08-30-2015, 02:49 PM	#27
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,347	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm Thanks for the heads up on the rear end. I will have to remember to look at the tag next time I am out and under it! Besides replacing the missing drivers side window glass I will be looking for some beat up hub caps (but not real hard on that one).

08-30-2015, 04:02 PM	#28
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,392	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm If your caps are the same as an F-1, I have an extra that matches your truck perfectly. Even has most of the blue paint still on the letters. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

08-30-2015, 04:38 PM	#29
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,347	Re: Some photos of my 48 still on the farm Thanks but the F2 are a lot deeper then F1's. The rear end sticks out a lot further on the 3/4 ton.